What are the challenges of sign language interpreters in their work with severaly ill and dying deaf people?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00011573

Enrollment

Registered

2017-02-07

Start date

2017-01-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Sign language interpreters in palliative medicine

Interventions

Group 1: Sign language interpreters are asked about their challenges in working with severely ill and dying deaf people. The strategies and resources with which the interpreters remain workable are al

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Sign language interpreter with a degree: state examination, diploma, bachelor's or master's degree at a German-speaking university of applied sciences or university in Germany

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People who work with the deaf and for the deaf and who act as their communication assistants, but can not prove their degree in sign language interpreting

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Open, guidance-based interview study. The following parameters are collected: 1. General information about the person and workplace as a sign language interpreter 2.Praxiser experience in working with heavily ill and dying people 3.Description of the personal condition in this work order 4.Concrete naming of emotional and / or personal challenges in this situation 5.Education: Sign language interpreting in the medical field and sign language interpreting for critically ill and dying deaf people 6. Assessment: Does it need special training for interpreting in Palliative Care?	—

Measure

Time frame

Open, guidance-based interview study. The following parameters are collected: 1. General information about the person and workplace as a sign language interpreter 2.Praxiser experience in working with heavily ill and dying people 3.Description of the personal condition in this work order 4.Concrete naming of emotional and / or personal challenges in this situation 5.Education: Sign language interpreting in the medical field and sign language interpreting for critically ill and dying deaf people 6. Assessment: Does it need special training for interpreting in Palliative Care?

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAnuschka Maria Ruszynski

Universitätsklinik Freiburg Abteilung: Klinik für Palliativmedizin, Masterstudiengang Palliative Care

anuschka.maria.ruszynski@arcor.de

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026